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Ericsson 4 wins 'round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race

Jun. 15, 2009
Five-time Olympic medalist Torben Grael has sailed Ericsson 4 to victory in the around-the-world Volvo Ocean Race. Ericsson 4 finished the ninth leg of the 10-leg race in third place on Monday night, good enough to clinch the victory in the overall standings....
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa